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Perlett Family History

Perlett Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pellett, Parlett, Perrett, Perkett, Parlette, Berrett, Hewlett

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Where is the Perlett family from?

You can see how Perlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perlett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Perlett families living in Manitoba. This was about 91% of all the recorded Perlett's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Perlett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perlett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Perlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perlett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 74 immigration records available for the last name Perlett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Perlett. For the veterans among your Perlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perlett lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Perlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Perlett in 1964 was 81, and 44 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perlett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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